Cymbal
Object number2015.82.21 a-e
OriginJapan
MediumBrass; Nylon; Plastic; Vinyl; Metal
Credit LineGift of Anna Marie Fiori
DescriptionSet of finger cymbals, also known as zills, consisting of four brass cymbals and one blue vinyl carrying case.DimensionsEach cymbal (a-d): 0.5 × 2.063 in. (1.3 × 5.2 cm)Carrying case closed (e): 2.875 × 3.125 × 1 in. (7.3 × 7.9 × 2.5 cm)
Carrying case open (e): 2.875 × 6.75 × 0.25 in. (7.3 × 17.1 × 0.6 cm)
Marks(a-d) Each cymbal has an inscribed text on the interior side of the rim “JAPAN”.
(e) Maker’s mark on metal female side of snap closure: “CROWN”.
Historical NotesThe donor Anna Marie Fiori held onto a majority of the instruments used by the group in their performances, including this set of finger cymbals, acquired by Blaise Panizzi. Collection includes handmade dolls, ceramic conga (quartara), copper conga, Sardinian flute and pan pipe, ram’s horn, conch shell horn, wrist and hand castanets, Jew’s harp, triccheballacche, concertina, various handmade noisemakers, tambourine, and recorder. I Campagnoli was an Italian American folk troupe from the Pittsburgh area comprised of approximately 40 core performers with a focus on Italian folk singing and dancing. Originally directed by Lorenzo “Larry” Malfatti and Eugene Richards (and later Jane Ferro) and sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of Italy, the group formed in 1964 and performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as in Italy and at the opening of the Italian Village in Epcot Center and Busch Gardens.
Related person
Blaise Panizzi
Related person
Anna Marie Fiori
Related institution
I Campagnoli
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Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company
1980-1989
